Honorable Neil Thompson

District Attorney General Neil Thompson is a lifelong Tennessean who grew up in Henry County where he learned about conservative values, morals and principals. While pursuing his law degree, Gen. Thompson worked for the Board of Probation & Parole as a probation officer and supervised interstate and intrastate transfers of probationers in Tennessee. While in law school, Gen. Thompson also assisted the 21st Judicial District Attorney General prosecuting cases before he ultimately returned to Henry County, Tennessee to begin his private practice. Throughout his career, Gen. Thompson focused heavily on criminal justice and argued on behalf of his clients in courts throughout the 24th Judicial District, the Tennessee Court of Criminal of Appeals, the Tennessee Court of Appeals, and the Tennessee Supreme Court.  Gen. Thompson enjoys coaching his children and spending time with his family hunting, fishing, and dirt track racing. 

5 Circuit Courts, 5 Chancery Courts, 5 General Sessions Courts, and 5 Juvenile Courts.  

Gen. Thompson is excited about his office’s plans to implement programs that will be new to the district and will involve a collaborative effort from many agencies and courts throughout the 24th Judicial District.  

The 24^th Judicial District is made up of five counties and stretches from the Kentucky state line to the Alabama and Mississippi state lines.  It is known for many things, including musical artists.  It is the home of Dixie Carter, Hank Williams, Jr. and Darryl Worley to name a few. Its high school teams have won many state championships in recent years throughout the various sports participated in throughout the district.  With four of the five counties bordering the Tennessee River, including Kentucky and Pickwick Lakes, most residents enjoy their time on the water either fishing or just enjoying the beauty of the area.